Kailey‘s POV
“Those damn bastards,” I muttered, taking my boots off and throwing them to the side. “Just wait till Kyle gets a hold of you.” Huffing, I slammed the door shut and crashed face-flat onto the couch. “Ugh,” I moaned, feeling my bones pop. “What I'd give to have a normal day at work.” Who was I kidding? Being an omega and deemed a disgrace in a pack filled with powerhouses could never happen. Not to talk of my spaghetti arms not helping in any way. Suddenly, a phone beeped, causing me to jerk. I looked around, a frown settling on my face. Was Kyle at home? Propping myself up, I sat on the couch, my eyes scanning for the device. Just as I was about to give up, it beeped again, and I sprang to my feet, tracking the source. Following the sound, I saw the device lying on the floor, with half of it buried under a pile of Kyle's clothes. I rolled my eyes, going to pick it up, my hands freezing as a piece of clothing caught my eye. “W–what?” I whispered, my face going pale, as I shakily pulled out a red dress. I shook my head, looking up the stairs in dismay as more pieces of clothing came into view. My eyes widened in horror. No, no, no no! Kyle wouldn't do this to me. Tears ran down my cheeks as I shook my head repeatedly. My heart quaked as I stumbled to my feet, gripping the banisters like my life depended on it. My foot caught a shoe, causing me to pause as I stared at the expensive-looking heel. No doubt, this belonged to a female. “Kyle!!” I screamed, rushing up the stairs as tears gushed down my face like an opened dam. I burst into the room, frantic, only for my heart to crash. Standing before me naked was my boyfriend, with another woman sitting on the bed with the duvet pulled to her chest. The smell of sex hung in the air, making it undeniable what they had done. "H-how,” I stammered, pointing at his chest. “How could you do this to me? How could you cheat on me?” Kyle ran a hand lazily through his hair, “I didn't cheat on you.” “Then what is this?” I screamed. “We had promised to keep each other till you took over as the head warrior! But you went around having sex? Kyle! What happened to us becoming fated mates?!” “Simple,” he shrugged, “it won't happen.” I took a step back, looking at him in disbelief. “Is this a joke?” “Do you see me smiling?” He deadpanned, “Look, Kailey, it was fun while it lasted, but now it has to end.” “End?” I repeated, gobsmacked he could talk this way to me. “Don't play a fool, Kailey.” He coldly said, “You and I both know we can't be together.” “But we already promised.” “Bullshit!” He said, “I only said that to get to you, and do you think I am as pathetic as you are? She is my mate." My heart thumped as his words sank in, and my eyes unconsciously landed on the lady sitting on the bed, watching us with amusement, twirling in those green orbs. She knew. Kyle was only using me to pass the time. So all this while we had been together, he was playing me? Tears ran down my eyes as a sob escaped my lips. “Why would you do this?” “I felt pity for you.” He laughed, “Did you think I'd love an omega who was dumped by her own family? Tch, you are a disgrace to the pack; why would I want to be with you?” His words poked a hole in my heart as unwanted memories made their way into my head. At the age of sixteen, my parents disowned me and forced me out of the house for being weak. I had met Kyle then, and since I had no place to stay, he offered me a place, telling me he had a crush on me since we were young. I had dealt with every cruel thing I suffered because I had Kyle. But now, learning it was all a scheme, I... I had no idea what to think. “Pack your things and leave." Kyle continued, his voice emotionless. Looking at his face through blurry eyes, I felt no remorse from him. I was nineteen already. So during those four years we were together, he didn't like me? I sniffled, wiping my tears harshly from my cheeks. “F–fine. Since that's what you want, then let's break up.” “Tch,” he scoffed. “Get out.” I walked to the door, stopping to look back. “You are a pig. I hope the moon goddess punishes you for this.” “You…!” His face turned purple with rage, but I slammed the door before he could get to me. I rushed to my room, dragging my luggage and snagging a few of my clothes, which were dried. Since I didn't have many outfits, packing was a breeze, and in no time, I was out of the house. Dragging my luggage down the road, I grew flustered. I had nowhere to go, and I wasn't allowed in the pack house. My eyes reddened as tears fell once more. Why was I an omega? Why was I born this way? Why was I different from the rest and hated for it? Why was the moon goddess punishing me this way? I sobbed, pulling my sweater to cover my face. Couldn't my parents have killed me when I was little? Hiccuping, I cleaned my face, sniffling. It was getting late, and patrols would start soon. If I was seen outside, then those guards would bully me. Again. First, I needed a place to spend the night. I dragged my luggage to the pack house, remembering there was an abandoned shack—built for refugees—beside it. Quietly, I made my way into the old wooden shack, pushing the door open. The door opened with a creak as dust fell. It had been a long time since anyone was here, but it would do for now. Thankful for my night vision, I navigated through the dark space, deciding to settle on one of the beds. I pulled the thin sheet off, flicking off the dust that had accumulated over time. I sneezed as a puff of dirt rose into the air. Suddenly, there was a knock on the door. Startled, I gripped the sheet to my chest, holding my breath. Was this the patrol? Did they notice someone was here, so they wanted to check it out? Persistently, the knock continued, until an obnoxious voice sounded. “Kailey, we know you are in there.” Anger coursed through me as I recognized the voice. It was Kyle's friends. What do they want? “Come on, Kailey, Kyle wants us to pass a message.” Another gaggled, “He says he's sorry. He just said those words because his mate was beside him.” My eyes flashed, and I almost growled at them. Do they think I was stupid? Ever since I started dating Kyle, these people always bullied me, and Kyle allowed it. Back then, I had no choice but to let it go because they were Kyle's friends, but no more. Fuck them! And fuck Kyle too! “If you don't believe us, then it's none of our business.” Gordon, the crony head, AKA Kyle's second in command, said. “But, Kyle kindly reminds, he's not done with you. Until he takes that virginity of yours, that is.” At that, the brainless fools all burst into laughter, and I tightened my fists. It was taking everything in me not to yell fuck off, but they outnumbered me, and this door was too thin to hold on to their brute force. To think, this was the people meant to guard the pack as warriors. Our lives were in danger. Seeing as I wasn't going to say anything, they grew bored and soon left. I held my breath till their footsteps faded away. I let out a sigh of relief, crashing onto the bed, which groaned with my weight. The wood was old, and I was scared the bow would break, so I sat on the ground. It wasn't long, but Kyle's friends had already learned of the breakup. Hah, I wonder who else knows. I am sure the whole pack must be laughing their asses off. I won't let Kyle win though. True, I had never slept with Kyle all these years we were dating, but now I was glad I never did. I knew Kyle could do things to me since the alpha didn't care about my well-being, but I wasn't going to back down! “I'll get my revenge,” I muttered, my lips stretching into a smile. I just knew how to go about it.Kailey’s POVIt's been a week since my breakup with Kyle, and it's ironic to say the whole world knows about it. I rolled my eyes as two ladies giggled past me. I knew they were laughing at me, so I secretly held up a middle finger at them. I walked into the kitchen, averting my gaze from meeting anyone's eyes since I was a low-ranked wolf and wasn't allowed to. I dropped the crate of apples in my arms to the floor, heading out. Shouts of people moving here and there as they hurried to decorate the packing halls filled the air. Laughs and giggles from men, ladies, and children made the atmosphere more lively than it would have been on Christmas.I shook my arm, my muscles aching in protest to the heavy lifting I was doing. Tonight was the final preparations for the banquet we were hosting. The alpha's son was returning from his training, and as the biggest pack, second to the king's, tonight's banquet was a huge one. Packs from all around were to come.I just hope that maybe
Kailey’s POVFuck, fuck, fuck, fuck! I cussed as I dashed into the bathroom, panting as I did.How could this happen?Why was the moon goddess always fucking me up? I gripped my hair, scattering the neat bun I had worked tirelessly to perfect. I stared at my reflection in the mirror. My face was red, and my makeup was smeared due to sweat and constant rubbing. What was I going to do now? My wolf whimpered as I paced anxiously. She wanted her mate, but I wish it were that easy. “Shit!” I whispered, annoyed by how much my wolf whined. “He is off limits, damn it!”That man was Ezekiel Bread.Future Alpha of the Blackwood Pack. My pack. Despite that, my wolf refused to listen. Repeatedly, she howled for her mate in my head, clawing at my mind and fighting for control—one I wouldn't give.Suddenly, the door opened, and I snapped my head to the door. I frozen, taking a step back as my heart pounded. What is he doing here? My breath grew frantic, and his powerful scent hit me. M
Kailey’s POVEzekiel’s eyes snapped to the door, his body stiffening as a growl rumbled deep in his chest. I turned to look, my stomach sinking when I saw who had entered.Alpha Mark stood in the doorway, his expression thunderous, his black eyes blazing with uncontained fury. His presence filled the room, oppressive and commanding, and even though I wasn’t directly in his line of sight yet, I felt the weight of his anger settle heavily on my chest.“What is the meaning of this?!” he roared, his voice cutting through the air like a blade.My heart jumped, and my wolf whimpered inside me, retreating into the back of my mind. Instinctively, I yanked the blanket up to cover myself, as if it could somehow shield me from the storm that had just blown into the room.Ezekiel didn’t budge, standing protectively in front of me like a stone wall, his eyes locked on his father.“Father,” Ezekiel said, his tone calm but laced with an edge. “You’re intruding.”“Intruding?” Mark snapped, his voice drippi
Ezekiel’s POVMy father’s words echoed in the room, the weight of them pressing down on my chest like an iron hand. For a moment, I thought I’d misheard him.“You heard me,” he said, his voice cold and unrelenting. His eyes bore into mine, daring me to challenge him. “Sever the bond. Now.”I looked over my shoulder at Kailey. Her face was pale, her eyes wide with fear, and her breathing shallow. The bond between us quivered, a fragile thread strained to its limit under the pressure of my father’s command. Her vulnerability struck me like a blow to the gut, but it only strengthened my resolve.“Father,” I said, my voice trembling as I fought to keep my anger in check, “you don’t understand what you’re asking.”“Oh, I understand perfectly,” he snapped, his words cutting through the air like a whip. “You’re the future Alpha of this pack, Ezekiel, and I won’t have you tied to an omega who will only bring us shame.”His words ignited a fire in my chest. My fists clenched at my sides, nails digg
Ezekiel’s POVI clenched my fists, forcing myself to focus as the bond began to fray. The connection between us, once so powerful, started to weaken. It felt like my chest was being torn apart, my very essence unraveling with every second that passed.Kailey collapsed onto the bed, clutching at her chest as if trying to hold onto the bond herself. Her cries were raw and broken, and they shattered what little resolve I had left. But it was too late to stop now.A searing pain shot through me as the final thread of the bond snapped. My wolf let out a mournful howl, the sound echoing in my mind as the connection between Kailey and me disappeared entirely.Kailey’s scream pierced the air, her body convulsing as the pain of the severed bond wracked through her. I rushed to her side, but the moment I reached for her, she flinched away from me, her wide, tear-filled eyes filled with a mixture of agony and betrayal.“Don’t touch me,” she choked out, her voice barely above a whisper.“Kailey...” My
Kailey’s POVI could barely stand as the guards dragged me down the hallway. My legs felt like jelly, my heart pounding so hard I thought it might burst. My breaths came in ragged gasps, each one laced with the bitterness of betrayal. Ezekiel’s face haunted my mind—his uncertainty, the anguish in his eyes as he stepped aside and let them take me.He didn’t fight for me.I had no strength to fight back as they pulled me along. I was too broken, too lost. My thoughts spiraled into a pit of despair, replaying the events that had led me here.I regretted it all. Meeting him in that restroom, letting him into my life, believing his promises—it all felt like a cruel joke now. If I had known the pain that would follow, I would have turned the other way, ignored his advances, and stayed in my quiet, uneventful life. But instead, I let him in, and now I was paying for it with everything I had.I glanced back at him one last time as they dragged me away. He didn’t follow. He didn’t call out to stop
Kailey’s POVThe darkness of the room had become my constant companion, pressing in on me from every side. It had been two weeks now—two weeks of isolation, two weeks of torment. I sat huddled in the corner, my body a shadow of what it once was. My arms were thin, frail. The skin clung to my bones, and I could see the sharp angles of my ribs whenever I glanced down. Hunger gnawed at my stomach, a relentless ache that never eased.Every day, the guards would bring a small portion of food—if it could even be called that. It looked like scraps, leftovers from someone else's meal. The taste was as awful as the sight of it, but I had no choice. I ate it, every bit, forcing it down just to survive.I had grown so weak that even the effort of chewing felt exhausting. My arms trembled whenever I moved, and my legs felt like they could give out at any moment. My reflection, if I had been able to see it, would have been unrecognizable.I shivered as the memory of a few days ago played in my mind,
Kailey’s POVA sudden splash of icy water shocked me awake. My body jerked violently, the freezing cold biting into my skin. My thin clothes clung to me, soaked and useless against the chill.“Wake up, slut!” a guard bellowed, his voice harsh and dripping with contempt.I gasped, blinking rapidly as I tried to process what was happening. The cold water dripped down my face, my hair plastered to my skin.“Get up!” he yelled again, kicking at the chains near my feet.“I—I’m awake,” I stuttered, struggling to push myself up. My body was stiff, my muscles weak from weeks of neglect.“Awake, are you?” He sneered. “Doesn’t look like it. You think this is some kind of luxury inn where you can sleep all day?”“No, I—” I started to say, but his sharp glare silenced me.“Shut up!” He barked, grabbing my arm roughly and yanking me to my feet. I stumbled, the chains around my wrists and ankles clanging loudly.“What did I do?” I whispered, my voice trembling.“You’re breathing, that’s what,” he snapped. “
JAMES’ POV. “No!” I growled, shoving another attacker aside before twisting to grab the rogue holding Lydia. I yanked him backward, slamming him into a tree. He crumpled to the ground, groaning.I moved backwards, with my back to Auren and Lydia, my eyes locked on the five rogues in front of me. The cold night stung at my skin as I stood there, at this point I knew I needed to remain calm, my breathing was shallow and steady now. The dense forest surrounding us was thick with its large canopy of leaves blocking out most of the moonlight. Ofcourse it was already night time.The moonlight, shown brightly on the faces of the men. “Lydia,” I whispered, turning my head slightly. She stood behind me, her arm tightly holding onto that of Auren. “Stay low. No matter what happens, don’t run until I say so.”She nodded, her expression tight with fear. “Be careful,” she murmured.I turned my attention back to the approaching figures. The five men who have already begun to attack again. It w
JAMES’ POV Auren and Lydia were yet to be back, what was holding them?. It was just fishing and nothing else, they should have been back by now. I ran my hands through my hair, grinding my teeth together,I shouldn't have allowed them to go alone, I should have gone with them, that was the only way I could guarantee their safety. I raised my head up to look at the sky, the sun was already low in the sky, painting the sky with a warm orange and red hue which traveled far across the horizon. Right now, I was standing outside the pack house, arms crossed over my chest, watching as the treetops sway in the evening breeze.My mind traveled to earlier that morning, when Lydia and Auren were making plans to go fishing, I could remember how Auren laughed excitedly about catching the biggest fish in the river.This was his first time fishing and now the sun was setting and they still weren't back. What is actually happening? Lauren's first time shouldn't be like this. Auren was just a chi
JAMES POV“James—w-what the hell?” Roy stammered, struggling against my grip. His fingers clawed at my wrist, but I didn’t let go.I pulled him into a secluded corner, away from the prying eyes of the other patrons, and when I was clear, I slammed him against the wall. The impact rattled the bottles on a nearby shelf, making a few clink together.Roy gasped, his hands pressing against my forearm as he tried to push me away. “James, what—”I cut him off, my voice stern. “Start talking.”His breathing was uneven at this point, his pulse hammering so hard I could see it through the skin of his neck. “W-what are you talking about?” he stammered, his voice laced with fear. .I narrowed my eyes. “Don’t play dumb with me, Roy. I saw you in the conference room today. With her.”His lips parted slightly, but no words came out. He knew exactly who I was talking about.“C-Cecilia?” he finally muttered.I slammed him against the wall again, harder this time. “Damn right, Cecilia.” My voice was lo
JAMES POV. I was already expecting this, an explosive response from Cecilia. This was what I wanted to trigger her, to provoke her and make her see that I didn't just keep quiet after seeing her out of her cell. “Are you out of your mind James?” her voice was thick with anger. I smiled inwardly, unshaken by her sudden outburst. “I'm not, my lady, all I'm saying is that—”“to hell with what you are saying, James” she cut me off. “how dare you tell me to return to the cell” I sighed, making sure to stand my ground, and not waver by her mere outburst. “Your arrest was Ezekiel's order, and I serve Ezekiel, he is the alpha of this pack, my alpha and also yours, you being out of your cell simply means going against the alpha's order, and you know what that means” Cecilia frowned, her brows furrowed with anger “and what does that mean, James?” I muttered with a serious face. “That means you have committed a crime. Which means you would have to be punished, regardless of guru title or p
Cecilia's pov. The pack house has been so quiet of late, of course it was expected.Ezekiel was not around and that witch, kailey too. Speaking of kailey, Auren. I chuckled, as I strolled through the quiet courtyard of the pack house. His days were numbered, and soon he would be no more, that was the only way I could take full responsibility as the luna of this pack. Without that I won't be respected as Auren would always be seen as Ezekiel's heir. The only sound in the courtyard was that of the heel of my footwear. Right now I was on my way to the conference room. I needed to see someone. The attack would be happening in a few days and I needed to get everything ready, all preparations should be in place before then. I stepped into the conference room pulling my attire which swept the floor behind me. As usual I got a lot of bows from the guards and maids as they paid their greetings. I nodded at the guard standing at the entrance of the conference room and he understood. He
James’ POV. The Aftermath of the battle with the rogue still evident on me and the rest of my men, though the battle was just a walk in the pack, it was unexpected and there was no way we would come out of it without casualties. One of my men had a large wound on his thighs, one which seemed like it wasn't healing, or rather was healing too slowly. As we rode into the open area of the pack house, I froze on the spot as I sighted her. What is she doing out here?How did she get out?, who let her out?. I frowned as my eyes locked on Cecilia. She had a wicked smirk on her face, one that always made her look like she was about to do something evil. I dropped down from my horse, glancing towards one of the men. “Take him to the healers, there must be something for his wounds”The man nodded as two of the men began to carry the injured man down from the horse. “one more thing” I muttered, drawing the attention of the men. “make sure to keep the battle with the rogues a secret, no one
Cecilia's pov. The weather was calm and cold and as I walked through the bushes, the cool breeze of the evening hit me from different angles. I had sent a message to Damon, telling him to meet me up at our usual location, as we had a lot to discuss. The cool evening breeze blew through the trees, making the leaves move from side to side. The sunlight was already fading at this point and I pulled my cloak tighter around my shoulders. I walked deeper into the forest, my boots pressing softly onto the damp earth, crushing the leaves beneathThe scent of dried leaves , mixed with fresh rain filled my nose. I glanced at my side scanning the forest.This was because I could hear the distant sound of rustling animals, howling and making all kinds of sounds. I was hoping Damon would carry out the taste effectively, now that Ezekiel and Kailey were out of the pack house.This was the perfect time to attack the palace. However,before that, there was something else I had asked Damon to carry
Kailey’s POV.After dinner, I stepped into our tent, one which was well prepared for just Ezekiel and I. I sat at the small bed which we could lay on for the night.My mind was still occupied with the happenings In the pack house, however, not so much, and this was because James had set out this morning, already on his way to the pack house.With James at the pack house, I was confident that Auren would be safe and in good hands. The sounds of footsteps approaching the tent brought me out of my thoughts. I could already see the silhouette of the person aporaivhjg through the tent. It was a familiar shadow and I knew who it was already. Ezekiel stepped in, his towering figure making the tent look small. “kailey, I have been looking everywhere for you”I frowned slightly, folding my arms to my chest “But we just had dinner together not quite long ago.”He chuckled, taking a step closer to me “Ofcourse, we did,”I raise a grow, arms still folded to my chest. He sighed, understanding
JAMES’ POV. I totally understood Kailey's worries, Auren was a strong little boy, he had determination, a fire which burns in his eyes. I chuckled, glancing at the large trees around me, how can I forget about his stubbornness?. I have sworn to protect him till my last breath, Auren was the heir and future of our pack and it was my duty to make sure he was safe at all times. Just like kailey’s said earlier, though Cecilia was locked up, she was as slick as a shame, she would never back down without a fight.I knew she would have people on the pack, those who were loyal to her, they would be the ones pulling the string for her even now that she is behind bars. I heaved a sigh, when will all this end?. The pack has been divided for a long While now and it didn't look like there would be an amalgamation soon.I grabbed the reins of my horse and swung it with force, urging the horse to ride faster. The forest was quiet, too quiet, at first I didn't mind but then the quietness was jus